Still kicking in 2007
Sorry for such a long stint between posts. I am currently being treated for my deep vein thrombosis. I've tried writing something witty and upbeat while still conveying the gravitas of the situation. I can't; I'm too tired. So I have compiled a list.
Things that suck:
Things that Rock:
Things that suck:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis; it fucking hurts. The morphine made me high ("Jaime, jaime, the lines are making me confused") but didn't get rid of the pain.
- They treat DVT with Rat Poison: I'm not joking. No vitamins, no running, no soccer, no herbal tea, no nothing for three or so months. And the "pill"? never again.
- Spending 3-4 hours of each day sitting in smelly emergency department waiting for treatment.
- Having nasty drugs injected into your abdomen everyday. My tummy looks like a dartboard.
- Having to quit the good temp job I just got cause of having to go to the ER every day.
- Being flat fucken broke cause of no job.
- People thinking your retarded cause you have a pair of crutches: No, you don't have to speak slowly for me.
- Lurking death. Just for the record: cremation.
- Mother nature. The bitch wrecked my favourite forest and now she's throwing snow and hurricane force wind in my way to my daily trip to the hospital.
Things that Rock:
- Jaime: He's the best husband in the world, having the patience of a saint and keeping me going when I feel I can't go on. Also he gave me a little blue nano for christmas.
- Mum: There's no better nurse, advocate and friend in the world.
- Vancouver cab drivers. I'm single-handedly keeping Yellow Cab in business. And with the exception of one, all the lovely South-Asian drivers have been so prompt and helpful with my multitude of trips.
- My arms: Thanks to the crutches, I'm developing arm muscles and , dare I say it, shoulders.
- Emails from friends :) *hint*
And as for the people that stare, I suggest a gun. Its either they wont be staring for long or they won't be staring at all, ever again. Yuus, kill the stupid.